Unit Vision and Mission Statement

Institution Vision Statement

By the end of this decade, ASU will be known as an innovative leader in driving educational, cultural, and economic initiatives to meet the needs, face the challenges, and grasp the opportunities for our region, state, and the global community.

Unit Vision Statement

Preparing new teachers and other school personnel has long been a focus and tradition at Angelo State University. Building on the institution vision, the Educator Preparation Program faculty vision is to prepare:

A
New
Generation of
Educators to
Lead
Others toward lifelong learning.

Institution Mission Statement

Angelo State University provides highly competitive graduates to the global marketplace by delivering quality programs in a values-focused and student-centered teaching and learning environment.

Educator Preparation Program Mission Statement

Consistent with the institutional mission, the Angelo State University faculty is committed to its mission of preparing professional education leaders who become reflective practitioners through:

• developing content knowledge, pedagogical skills, and professional dispositions which lead to effective teaching.
• implementing defendable instructional decisions and technology applications.
• embracing active, engaged student-centered learning.
• teaching that is culturally relevant and responsive to the ever-changing developmental and educational needs of students, families and society in partnership with schools and communities.